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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.70, 7,251.06 and 2,494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.70, 7,251.06 and 2,494.10 is: 3,738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.70 : 7,251.06 = 2,494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.70/7,251.06 = 2,494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.70x = 7,251.06 × 2,494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.70x = 18,084,868.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084,868.75/4,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.32

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